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Social Finance, Inc.

733 consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

733 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows Social Finance, Inc.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 733 consumers have filed complaints since 2012. The company has a 99.6% timely response rate and has provided relief in 2.6% of cases.

733
Total Complaints
99.6%
Timely Response
2.2%
Disputed
2.6%
Relief Provided
50
States Active
2012
Since

Total complaints

733

Filed since 2012

Timely response

99.6%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

2.6%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.6%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 2.6%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Social Finance, Inc. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 733

Social Finance, Inc. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 733 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 178 complaints (26.1%), resolution 4.5% Checking or 26.1% Payday loan,: 132 complaints (19.4%), resolution 3.8% Payday loan, 19.4% Credit reporting,: 106 complaints (15.6%), resolution 0.9% Credit reporting, 15.6% Student loan: 106 complaints (15.6%), resolution 1.9% Student loan 15.6% Credit card: 85 complaints (12.5%), resolution 2.4% Credit card 12.5% Debt collection: 41 complaints (6.0%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection 6.0% Consumer Loan: 33 complaints (4.8%), resolution 0.0%
  • Checking or 178 26.1% 5% relief
  • Payday loan, 132 19.4% 4% relief
  • Credit reporting, 106 15.6% 1% relief
  • Student loan 106 15.6% 2% relief
  • Credit card 85 12.5% 2% relief
  • Debt collection 41 6.0% 0% relief
  • Consumer Loan 33 4.8% 0% relief

How Social Finance, Inc.'s 733 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Checking or savings account 178
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 132
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 106
Student loan 106
Credit card or prepaid card 85
Debt collection 41
Consumer Loan 33
Mortgage 31
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 19
Other financial service 1
Bank account or service 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 114
NY 73
TX 53
FL 35
IL 35
VA 31
MD 28
GA 27
OH 27
NJ 26
PA 24
WA 20
AZ 19
MI 19
NC 15
OR 14
MA 13
MN 12
MO 10
NV 9

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 118
Incorrect information on your report 68
Getting a loan 45
Opening an account 37
Dealing with your lender or servicer 34
Improper use of your report 31
Getting the loan 30
Getting a credit card 27
Attempts to collect debt not owed 25
Getting a line of credit 24
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 23
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 23
Taking out the loan or lease 21
Problem when making payments 21
Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 19
Problem with additional add-on products or services 16
Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers 15
Trouble during payment process 12
Struggling to repay your loan 11
Dealing with my lender or servicer 11

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2012 1 100%
2014 8 62.5%
2015 14 100%
2016 35 100%
2017 49 100%
2018 48 100%
2019 69 100%
2020 76 100%
2021 175 100%
2022 258 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About Social Finance, Inc.

Social Finance, Inc. has accumulated 733 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 50 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 332 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2012, and the most recent logged activity is 2022-07-14, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, Social Finance, Inc. reports a 99.6% timely-response rate and has closed 97.4% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 2.6% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 2.2% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Checking or savings account", and the single most common underlying issue is "Managing an account".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating Social Finance, Inc.: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Social Finance, Inc. have?

Social Finance, Inc. has received 733 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does Social Finance, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Social Finance, Inc. has a 99.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about Social Finance, Inc.?

The most common issue reported against Social Finance, Inc. is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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